Spicy Vietnamese Pho
A flavorful and spicy Vietnamese noodle soup made with pork and a variety of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Rice noodles
- ●2 pounds Pork bonesask for pork neck bones at the butcher
- ●1 pound Pork shoulder
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 inches Ginger
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tablespoons Spicy Vietnamese chili saucesuch as sambal oelek
- ●2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring the pork bones to a boil in 4 quarts of water, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour.
- 2
Remove the pork bones and set them aside.
- 3
Slice the pork shoulder thinly and cook it in a pan with a little oil until browned, then set it aside.
- 4
Mince the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook them in a pan until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chili sauce, fish sauce, and soy sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the sliced pork back to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the cooked pork bones back to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 8
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
- 9
To assemble the pho, place some noodles in a bowl, add some sliced pork and bones, and pour the hot broth over the top.
- 10
Garnish with herbs such as basil, mint, and cilantro, and serve immediately.